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YWCA Opening Day Everyone Welcome!
Group Information Session Register at 9am Orientation at 9:30am Appointments until noon
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
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Settlement Services and Resources 9am-5pm
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
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Evaluate Your Skills (Typing, bookkeeping and more) 10am-noon
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
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Group Information Session Register at 9am Orientation at 9:30am Appointments until noon
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Centre Closed
Group Information Session Register at 9am Orientation at 9:30am Appointments until noon
Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon Better Business Communication Gain confidence speaking and listening in the workplace 9:30am-12:30pm
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Résumé Review (By appt. only)
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon BMO Presentation Learn about banking careers. 11:30am
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Gain Confidence for your Job Interview 9:30am-3pm
Résumé Review (By appt. only)
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Parks, Forestry & Recreation Information Session 10am
Manpower Job Fair 10am
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
Résumé Review (By appt. only)
Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
Teleperformance Canada Job Fair 10am
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon Mavencare Job Fair 10am Two Men & a Truck 10am
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Tips for Online Job Applications 1:30pm
Victoria Day
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Résumé Review (By appt. only)
Settlement Services and Resources 9am-5pm
Evaluate Your Skills (Typing, bookkeeping and more) 10am-noon How to Ace Your Interview 9:30am-12:30pm
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Group Information Session Register at 9am Orientation at 9:30am Appointments until noon
Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon TCC Career Information Session 10am Résumé Review (By appt. only)
Résumé Review (By appt. only)
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Inspire Charity: Learn about Savings, Investments and Credit Issues 10am-noon
Résumé Review (By appt. only)
Group Information Session Register at 9am Orientation at 9:30am Appointments until noon Settlement Services and Resources 9am-5pm
ON-GOING WORKSHOPS/SESSIONS Evaluate Your Skills (Typing, bookkeeping) – Mondays | 10am-noon Orientation To Our Services – Monday – Thursday | 9:30-noon Settlement Services Catholic Cross-Cultural – Tuesdays | 9am-5pm
BUS ROUTE | From any stop travelling West along Kingston Road & Eglinton take the 86 Scarborough or 116 Morningside bus to Kennedy subway station | From Scarborough Town Centre, take LRT to Kennedy subway station. Our centre provides job seekers with friendly and expert assistance. Pre-registration is required for all sessions and workshops.
Essential Skills for Employment: TDSB Hands-on Computer Training Session topics include how to: take messages Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor Looking for work is easier when you are not doing it alone. Understand the advantages, processes and incentives of working with Employment Ontario and YWCA Toronto. Group Information Session Join our small group information session to learn about our services. After the presentation and completion of Employment Ontario registration forms, you will meet with a Client Advisor who will look after your employment needs. Refresh Your Résumé: Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop Transform your résumé into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. How to Ace Your Interview: Interview Skills Workshop You will learn about preparation and research, interview structures, question styles, hidden intentions from questions and appropriate responses. Gain Confidence for your Job Interview: Mock Interview Practice Participants will have an opportunity to practice their interview skills. Must complete Interview Workshop prior to attending this session. Résumé Review: One-on-one session with an Employment Specialist. Bring a copy of your résumé and cover letter to receive suggestions on content, format and methods to improve your existing résumé. Settlement Services and Resources An opportunity for newcomers living in the area to learn about services and resources for individuals, couples and families. Second Career Information Session Learn about eligibility, suitability, skills training, financial assessment and more. The objective of Second Career is to support laid-off and unemployed individuals requiring skills training and to assist them in finding employment in careers with demonstrated labour market prospects in Ontario. Tips for Online Job Applications Are you having trouble applying for jobs online? Want to learn some tips and tricks to online job posting and applications? Join us in the resource room for a hands-on, practical workshop on how to read a job ad and how to apply for jobs online. Our staff will be on hand to provide you with one to one assistance Have your résumé available on email or USB key. Mavencare Job Fair Hiring: Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) Mavencare believes that if you are empowered by better working conditions, higher pay and flexible hours, you will be able to work better and provide better care for seniors. Manpower Job Fair Hiring for permanent, temporary and contract positions in Scarborough, downtown Toronto and Markham. Manpower can match you to jobs that fit your skills and interests with a range of positions with companies of all sizes and in a variety of industries. Explore the possibilities: Accounting and Finance • IT Call Centre and Customer Service • Non-clinical Healthcare Creative and Marketing • Office and Administrative Engineering • Sales Hospitality • Skilled Trades Human Resources • Industrial and Manufacturing Transportation and Warehousing • Other
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Two Men and a Truck is a moving company located in Scarborough. They are accredited with the Better Business Bureau and the Canadian Association of Movers. They are looking to hire Driver/Mover Specialists. If you would like to be part of a proactive, growing team, are customer service oriented, and are interested in a physical opportunity that will keep you fit and healthy – then Two Men and a Truck wants YOU! Teleperformance Canada Job Fair Hiring Customer Service and Sales Representatives. Position Requirements and Qualifications: Type 25 wpm • Strong written and verbal communication skills High School Graduate/GED • Computer Literacy Strong negotiation and objection handling skills Clean Criminal Background • Enthusiastic and energetic Excellent command of the English language Experience and proven success in Inside Sales environment Bring your résumé, dress for success and be ready for an on-site interview. Parks, Forestry and Recreation Information Session: The City Of Toronto City staff will provide valuable information to job seekers about prospective employment opportunities at Parks, Forestry & Recreation. Learn how to access these jobs and the hiring process. Over 100 jobs opportunities available! Have the opportunity to: Learn additional information about the company Discuss future career opportunities with Parks, Forestry & Recreation Ask representatives about the skills they are seeking and their hiring processes Pre-registration required as seats are limited. BMO Presentation – Learn About Banking Careers How to get a job in retail banking, insurance and financial services. Tips on finding vacancies and applying for jobs in the banking industry. TTC Career Information Session Steer your career in the right direction; learn about future opportunities at the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). They will provide valuable information to job seekers about prospective employment opportunities at the TTC, how to access these jobs and the hiring process. Have the opportunity to: Learn about additional information about the company Discuss future career opportunities at the TTC Ask representatives about the skills they are seeking and their hiring process Ask well-informed questions about the company that is important to you Pre-registration required as seats are limited. Learn about Savings and Investments: presentation by Inspired Charity You may be missing out on government grants, child care credits and other tax credits! To learn more, please register and join us! Session topics include: budgeting and banking government grants TFSA, RSP, RESP programs for new Canadians credit history and first time home buyers Free Business Communication Skills Session Communication skills are critical to your career success. It is these skills that managers, co-workers and customers use to form opinions about your potential and capabilities. Communication skills are the core skills managers’ focus on when they decide who to hire and promote. Session topics include: understanding with greater clarity the principles of good communication gaining confidence in how you speak and listen during face-to-face conversations learning the principles for clear, concise business writing recognizing and interpreting non-verbal communication cues tips and best practices to get better organized
